Content Creator / Videographer

Lemont, IL (On-site)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead food content creation and short-form video production for social channels.

  • Concept, produce, shoot, and edit high-quality food content for social, web, email, and paid channels
  • Create short-form video (Reels, TikTok, Shorts) optimized for engagement and performance
  • Capture cooking shots, product shots, lifestyle scenes, and behind-the-scenes footage

Job Description

Lead food content creation and short-form video production for social channels.

  • Concept, produce, shoot, and edit high-quality food content for social, web, email, and paid channels
  • Create short-form video (Reels, TikTok, Shorts) optimized for engagement and performance
  • Capture cooking shots, product shots, lifestyle scenes, and behind-the-scenes footage
  • Edit content with strong pacing, storytelling, and attention to detail
  • Maintain a premium, craveable visual identity aligned with the brand
  • Assist with light creative needs such as basic editing, motion graphics, or visual assets
  • Collaborate on content concepts, campaign ideas, and shot lists
  • Contribute to creative direction, storytelling, and visual consistency
  • Support food styling, shoot setup, and on-set execution when needed
  • Adapt content efficiently across multiple formats and platforms (1:1, 4:5, 9:16)

Requirements

  • Experience in photography and videography, content creation, or creative production (food experience preferred)
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating food videography, photography, and editing skills
  • Proficiency in editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, CapCut, etc.)
  • Knowledge of social media trends and performance-driven creative
  • Comfortable shooting with both iPhone and professional camera setups
  • Strong creative instincts with an eye for detail, texture, and visual storytelling
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred

  • Experience working with food brands, restaurants, or CPG companies
  • Basic photography and food styling skills
  • Motion graphics or animation experience

Benefits

  • Opportunity to define how a growing food brand shows up visually
  • Creative ownership across shoots, storytelling, and execution
  • Flexible freelance structure with ongoing opportunities
  • Fast-paced, collaborative environment with room to experiment and push creative boundaries
My Father's Best logo

My Father's Best

Chef-prepared fresh meals delivered to your doorstep frozen, so all you have to do is heat, eat, and enjoy.Inspired by a legendary Chicago restaurant and the father who built it, My Father’s Best delivers thoughtfully crafted entrées, sauces, and oats made with high-quality ingredients and sealed fresh at their peak. Real food, made right and ready in minutes.For more, visit www.myfathersbest.com

Founded in 1947
Lemont, Illinois, USA
2 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
497
Traffic Source Mix
Search
7.3%
Direct
7.3%
Referral
5.3%
Social
78.8%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2